Construction Project Manager Jobs

Find your next opportunity among Construction Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more. Ladders connects experienced professionals with vetted, high-paying roles at employers seeking leaders who can deliver complex construction projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

What Construction Project Managers Do

Construction Project Managers oversee projects from planning and preconstruction through execution, closeout, and handoff. They coordinate owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers; manage schedules and budgets; monitor quality and safety; and resolve issues that could affect project outcomes.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience leading commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure, or institutional projects. Valuable skills include cost estimating and control, contract administration, construction scheduling, risk management, change-order oversight, stakeholder communication, and knowledge of building codes and safety requirements. Familiarity with tools such as project scheduling and construction management software can also be an advantage.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Construction Project Managers may specialize by project type, delivery method, or market, and can advance to senior project manager, program manager, construction director, or vice president of construction. Opportunities vary by location, project scale, and employer, with compensation reflecting leadership scope, experience, and the complexity of work.

Find High-Paying Construction Project Manager Jobs

Browse Construction Project Manager openings on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, identify positions aligned with your project experience, and take the next step toward a senior construction leadership career.

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$80K - $105K *

Lead the charge in overseeing construction projects for Electronic Health Record Modernization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery while managing project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$72K - $103K *

Transform project delivery in municipal and transit infrastructure by leading diverse teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through effective communication and stakeholder...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing Life Sciences projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver h...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to capital plans and project execution for diverse Life Sciences initiatives. Engage directly with clients to lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $160K *

Support construction oversight for large-scale terminal operations. Engage with project teams to ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities and capital projects while maintaining safety and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to manage multiple demolition projects, ensuring compliance with environmental guidelines while leading a junior Project Manager. Leverage your expertise to drive project success a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $175K *

Drive impactful capital projects across a national portfolio, overseeing planning, budgeting, and execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and enhance resident experience while mana...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $190K *

Transform project outcomes by leading preconstruction efforts, managing timelines, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful proposal submissions and client satisfaction throughout the project...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex materials engineering projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget objectives are met while fostering strong client relationships and coordinating multidisciplina...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's leading materials engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring project...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex materials engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget objectives are met. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver successful outcomes wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex materials engineering projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget objectives are met. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver successful outcomes while mai...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing materials engineering projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver successful outcomes while mentoring staff and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and safety standards while fostering collaboration among teams an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $190K *

Lead project management efforts by designing and maintaining GIS dashboards, supporting data requests, and ensuring accurate reporting for rebuild projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance program o...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $190K *

Drive impactful recovery and rebuild capital projects, overseeing all phases from planning to close-out. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success while managing budgets, schedul...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative civil engineering projects from inception to completion. Drive technical excellence, nurture client relationships, and mentor emerging engineers to foster innovative solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing multifamily housing projects, conducting vital inspections and reviews. Ensure safety and compliance in architecture and engineering, impacting resident quality of life thr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing land development projects, overseeing engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with municipal regulations. Drive project success through effective communication, budget m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading high-impact restoration projects from inspection to completion. Manage budgets, negotiate with insurers, and build strong client relationships while overseeing a dedicated...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $125K *

Collaborate on diverse capital projects from planning to completion, managing budgets, schedules, and contractor relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Utilizes AutoCA...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading land development initiatives, managing design teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality projects while foster...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Architect and enhance operational efficiency by leading strategic initiatives, project management, and employee engagement efforts. Drive team collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale mission critical construction projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring effective stakeholder management, governance, and project delivery while fostering excellent client r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing diverse real estate projects from initiation to completion, collaborating with clients to establish resource requirements, budgets, and timelines while ensuring quali...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Construction Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Construction Project Manager plans and leads construction projects from preconstruction through completion. Responsibilities typically include managing schedules, budgets, contracts, teams, safety, quality, and communication among project stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Construction Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek substantial construction experience, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and a record of delivering projects successfully. Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, contracts, building codes, safety practices, and construction management software is often valued.

  • How much do Construction Project Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, experience, project size, industry, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Construction Project Manager opportunities.

  • Where do Construction Project Managers work?question toggle

    They work for general contractors, construction management firms, real estate developers, engineering companies, public agencies, and other organizations delivering construction projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure.

  • What are common career paths for Construction Project Managers?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may advance to senior project manager, program manager, construction director, or vice president of construction. Some specialize in a project type, industry, or delivery method.